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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: August 27, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Jasmine Ni, Christopher Loo, Nadia Kanhai and Rita Moy to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Board.
PURPOSE:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
These members are all reappointments and will be appointed for a standard 3-year term.
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent four veteran candidates.
Jasmine Ni - non-resident will expire in 2029
Christopher Loo - non-resident will expire in 2029
Nadia Kanhai - Ward 4 will expire in 2029
Rita Moy- Ward 6 will expire in 2029
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of these reappointments.
cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment Jasmine Ni, Christopher Loo, Nadia Kanhai and Rita Moy to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Board.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor, shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through D of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the terms therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibit A through D of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the position to which they have been nominated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through D of this Resolution shall be and hereby are approved.